Shloka 28
Divyāstrāṇāṃ Pradarśana-nivāraṇa
Display of Divine Weapons and Its Prohibition
सुसंगृहीतैहरिभि: प्रकाशे सति मातलि: । व्यचरत् स्वन्दनाग्रयेण संग्रामे लोमहर्षणो,तदनन्तर प्रकाश होनेपर मातलिने घोड़ोंको काबूमें करके अपने श्रेष्ठ रथके द्वारा उस रोमांचकारी संग्राममें विचरना प्रारम्भ किया
susangṛhītair haribhiḥ prakāśe sati mātaliḥ | vyacarat svandanāgrayena saṅgrāme lomaharṣaṇaḥ ||
Nang ganap nang sumikat ang liwanag ng araw, si Mātali—na mahigpit na pumigil sa mga kabayo—ay nagsimulang maglibot sa nakapanghihilakbot na larangan ng digmaan sakay ng kaniyang napakahusay na karwahe; sa gitna ng lagim ng labanan, kumilos siya nang may kontroladong bilis at bihasang pagmamaniobra.
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in frightening conflict, effectiveness and righteousness depend on disciplined control—here symbolized by Mātali’s firm mastery of the horses and chariot—so that courage is guided by skill rather than panic.
At daybreak, Mātali takes command of the steeds and expertly drives the foremost chariot across the battlefield, actively maneuvering through a terrifying combat situation.